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Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…

TINA.org Raises Major Red Flags with Roblox Class-Action Settlement

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TINA.org Raises Major Red Flags with Roblox Class-Action Settlement

How millions of kids will lose their rights to be properly refunded for their losses.

Where’s the Paper in The Paper Store?

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Where’s the Paper in The Paper Store?

What’s in a name?

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

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Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.

May the Force of Google Be With You?

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May the Force of Google Be With You?

The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.

Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

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Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

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Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Stay alert when it comes to loyalty programs.

FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

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FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

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Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

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The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

This settlement goes in the worst file.

Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie

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Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie

Ads can legally lie to you as long as the lie is so obvious an exaggeration that you know not to take it seriously.

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

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Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

An unfortunate engagement with the online jeweler.

Flexiblity is not Free

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Flexiblity is not Free

The math doesn’t add up in your favor at FlexShopper.com’s rental site.

Consumers Win a Victory in Utah Open Records Case

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Consumers Win a Victory in Utah Open Records Case

TINA.org’s wins an important battle to obtain complaints against Utah-based companies.

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

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Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

Why TINA.org sent open records requests to all 50 states and it’s vital for complaints to be public.

It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

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It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

Tell your member of Congress to #MakeScammersPay

Popeye Says Eat Your Spinach

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Popeye Says Eat Your Spinach

Something amazing happened at our dinner table. My daughter got into a fight with her brother (that’s not the amazing part) about who could eat the last of the –…

Revisiting Shinola’s Made in USA Claims Three Years after FTC Inquiry